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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 853.56 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 853.56 and 203.70 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 853.56 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/853.56 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 853.56 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 173,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,870.17/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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