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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 854.12 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 854.12 and 204.01 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 854.12 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/854.12 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 854.12 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 174,247.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,247.40/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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