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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 860.31 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 860.31 and 208.37 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 860.31 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/860.31 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 860.31 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 179,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,258.49/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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