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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.57, 858.85 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.57, 858.85 and 207.46 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.57 : 858.85 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.57/858.85 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.57x = 858.85 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.57x = 178,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,178.74/572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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