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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 854.24 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 854.24 and 204.27 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 854.24 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/854.24 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 854.24 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 174,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,494.58/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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