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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 856.47 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 856.47 and 205.86 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 856.47 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/856.47 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 856.47 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 176,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,308.63/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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