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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.53 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.53 and 205.74 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.53 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.53 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.53 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 176,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,222.48/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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