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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.66, 858.99 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.66, 858.99 and 207.42 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.66 : 858.99 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.66/858.99 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.66x = 858.99 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.66x = 178,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,171.71/572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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