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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.49, 857.28 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.49, 857.28 and 206.28 is: 309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.49 : 857.28 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.49/857.28 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.49x = 857.28 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.49x = 176,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,839.72/571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.44

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