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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.37, 858.55 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.37, 858.55 and 207.16 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.37 : 858.55 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.37/858.55 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.37x = 858.55 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.37x = 177,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,854.55/572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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