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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 857.24 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 857.24 and 206.37 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 857.24 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/857.24 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 857.24 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 176,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,908.36/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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