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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.77, 857.57 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.77, 857.57 and 206.73 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.77 : 857.57 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.77/857.57 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.77x = 857.57 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.77x = 177,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,284.41/571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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