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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.72, 857.43 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.72, 857.43 and 206.44 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.72 : 857.43 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.72/857.43 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.72x = 857.43 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.72x = 177,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,007.85/571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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