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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 858.34 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 858.34 and 207.01 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 858.34 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/858.34 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 858.34 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 177,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,682.30/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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