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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 861.01 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 861.01 and 208.59 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 861.01 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/861.01 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 861.01 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 179,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,600.78/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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