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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 860.20 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 860.20 and 208.36 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 860.20 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/860.20 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 860.20 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 179,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231.27/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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