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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 860.79 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 860.79 and 208.74 is: 313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 860.79 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/860.79 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 860.79 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 179,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,681.30/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.06

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