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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 858.03 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 858.03 and 206.67 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 858.03 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/858.03 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 858.03 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 177,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,329.06/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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