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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.59, 854.19 and 204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.59, 854.19 and 204.31 is: 306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.59 : 854.19 = 204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.59/854.19 = 204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.59x = 854.19 × 204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.59x = 174,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,519.56/569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.40

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