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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.08, 853.71 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.08, 853.71 and 203.86 is: 305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.08 : 853.71 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.08/853.71 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.08x = 853.71 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.08x = 174,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,037.32/569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.82

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