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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.60, 860.52 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.60, 860.52 and 208.38 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.60 : 860.52 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.60/860.52 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.60x = 860.52 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.60x = 179,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,312.71/573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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