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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.26, 854.03 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.26, 854.03 and 204.09 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.26 : 854.03 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.26/854.03 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.26x = 854.03 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.26x = 174,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,298.98/569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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