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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 858.03 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 858.03 and 206.74 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 858.03 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/858.03 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 858.03 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 177,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,389.12/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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