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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 854.27 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 854.27 and 204.25 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 854.27 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/854.27 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 854.27 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 174,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,484.65/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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