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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 856.34 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 856.34 and 205.94 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 856.34 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/856.34 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 856.34 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 176,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,353.63/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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