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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.27, 856.39 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.27, 856.39 and 205.80 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.27 : 856.39 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.27/856.39 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.27x = 856.39 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.27x = 176,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,247.20/571.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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