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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 860.99 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 860.99 and 208.71 is: 313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 860.99 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/860.99 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 860.99 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 179,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,696.18/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.10

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