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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.95, 860.78 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.95, 860.78 and 208.71 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.95 : 860.78 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.95/860.78 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.95x = 860.78 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.95x = 179,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,653.92/573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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