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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.58, 857.45 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.58, 857.45 and 206.47 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.58 : 857.45 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.58/857.45 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.58x = 857.45 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.58x = 177,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,037.70/571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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