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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 860.43 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 860.43 and 208.44 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 860.43 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/860.43 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 860.43 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 179,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,348.03/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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