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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 857.87 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 857.87 and 206.74 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 857.87 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/857.87 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 857.87 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 177,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,356.04/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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