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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.60, 859.40 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.60, 859.40 and 208.16 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.60 : 859.40 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.60/859.40 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.60x = 859.40 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.60x = 178,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,892.70/573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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