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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.13, 856.34 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.13, 856.34 and 200.75 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.13 : 856.34 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.13/856.34 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.13x = 856.34 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.13x = 171,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,904.97/571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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