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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.92, 858.85 and 207.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.92, 858.85 and 207.61 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.92 : 858.85 = 207.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.92/858.85 = 207.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.92x = 858.85 × 207.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.92x = 178,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,303.18/572.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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