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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.04, 858.20 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.04, 858.20 and 206.80 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.04 : 858.20 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.04/858.20 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.04x = 858.20 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.04x = 177,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,475.76/572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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