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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.82, 860.36 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.82, 860.36 and 203.54 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.82 : 860.36 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.82/860.36 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.82x = 860.36 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.82x = 175,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,117.67/573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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