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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.22, 858.58 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.22, 858.58 and 207.06 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.22 : 858.58 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.22/858.58 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.22x = 858.58 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.22x = 177,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,777.06/572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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