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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.24, 858.36 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.24, 858.36 and 206.78 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.24 : 858.36 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.24/858.36 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.24x = 858.36 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.24x = 177,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,487.39/572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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