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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.74, 860.62 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.74, 860.62 and 208.56 is: 312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.74 : 860.62 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.74/860.62 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.74x = 860.62 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.74x = 179,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,490.91/573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.84

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