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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 860.57 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 860.57 and 208.62 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 860.57 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/860.57 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 860.57 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 179,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,531.07/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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