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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 854.41 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 854.41 and 204.14 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 854.41 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/854.41 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 854.41 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 174,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,414.48/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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