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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.99, 857.99 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.99, 857.99 and 206.78 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.99 : 857.99 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.99/857.99 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.99x = 857.99 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.99x = 177,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,415.17/571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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