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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.91, 860.93 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.91, 860.93 and 208.73 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.91 : 860.93 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.91/860.93 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.91x = 860.93 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.91x = 179,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,700.88/573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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