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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.62, 858.93 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.62, 858.93 and 207.41 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.62 : 858.93 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.62/858.93 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.62x = 858.93 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.62x = 178,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,150.67/572.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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