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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 857.40 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 857.40 and 206.28 is: 309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 857.40 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/857.40 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 857.40 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 176,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,864.47/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.57

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