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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 853.92 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 853.92 and 204.24 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 853.92 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/853.92 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 853.92 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 174,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,404.62/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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