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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.08, 858.21 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.08, 858.21 and 206.86 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.08 : 858.21 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.08/858.21 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.08x = 858.21 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.08x = 177,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,529.32/572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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