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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 860.02 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 860.02 and 208.73 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 860.02 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/860.02 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 860.02 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 179,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,511.97/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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