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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.71, 857.85 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.71, 857.85 and 206.58 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.71 : 857.85 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.71/857.85 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.71x = 857.85 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.71x = 177,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,214.65/571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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