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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.72, 857.59 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.72, 857.59 and 206.26 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.72 : 857.59 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.72/857.59 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.72x = 857.59 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.72x = 176,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,886.51/571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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