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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 854.37 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 854.37 and 204.21 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 854.37 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/854.37 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 854.37 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 174,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,470.90/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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