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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 857.33 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 857.33 and 206.70 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 857.33 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/857.33 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 857.33 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 177,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,212.62/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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