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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.80, 858.88 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.80, 858.88 and 207.60 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.80 : 858.88 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.80/858.88 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.80x = 858.88 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.80x = 178,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,303.49/572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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