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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 860.76 and 208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 860.76 and 208.67 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 860.76 = 208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/860.76 = 208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 860.76 × 208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 179,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,610.49/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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