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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 860.76 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 860.76 and 208.68 is: 312.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 860.76 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/860.76 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 860.76 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 179,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,623.40/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.99

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