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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.24, 857.99 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.24, 857.99 and 206.99 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.24 : 857.99 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.24/857.99 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.24x = 857.99 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.24x = 177,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,590.03/572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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