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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 857.85 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 857.85 and 206.67 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 857.85 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/857.85 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 857.85 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 177,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,291.86/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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