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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.85, 857.78 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.85, 857.78 and 206.56 is: 309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.85 : 857.78 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.85/857.78 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.85x = 857.78 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.85x = 177,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,180.38/571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.84

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