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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 856.42 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 856.42 and 205.76 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 856.42 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/856.42 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 856.42 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 176,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,211.67/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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