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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.03, 856.91 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.03, 856.91 and 205.79 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.03 : 856.91 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.03/856.91 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.03x = 856.91 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.03x = 176,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,339.74/571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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