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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 853.83 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 853.83 and 204.05 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 853.83 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/853.83 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 853.83 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 174,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,219.74/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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