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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.88, 857.94 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.88, 857.94 and 206.60 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.88 : 857.94 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.88/857.94 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.88x = 857.94 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.88x = 177,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,250.40/571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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