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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.90, 857.32 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.90, 857.32 and 206.60 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.90 : 857.32 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.90/857.32 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.90x = 857.32 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.90x = 177,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,123.49/571.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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