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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.82, 857.74 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.82, 857.74 and 206.54 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.82 : 857.74 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.82/857.74 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.82x = 857.74 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.82x = 177,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,157.62/571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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