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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.82, 857.76 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.82, 857.76 and 206.61 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.82 : 857.76 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.82/857.76 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.82x = 857.76 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.82x = 177,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,217.50/571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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