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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 853.83 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 853.83 and 204.03 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 853.83 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/853.83 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 853.83 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 174,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,206.93/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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