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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.89, 858.95 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.89, 858.95 and 207.68 is: 311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.89 : 858.95 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.89/858.95 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.89x = 858.95 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.89x = 178,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,388.18/572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.38

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