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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.63, 858.23 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.63, 858.23 and 207.01 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.63 : 858.23 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.63/858.23 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.63x = 858.23 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.63x = 177,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,662.23/572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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