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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.09, 856.44 and 205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.09, 856.44 and 205.81 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.09 : 856.44 = 205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.09/856.44 = 205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.09x = 856.44 × 205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.09x = 176,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,263.92/571.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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