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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.27, 858.40 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.27, 858.40 and 207.09 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.27 : 858.40 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.27/858.40 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.27x = 858.40 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.27x = 177,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,766.06/572.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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