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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.83, 857.96 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.83, 857.96 and 201.71 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.83 : 857.96 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.83/857.96 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.83x = 857.96 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.83x = 173,053.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,053.81/571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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