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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 854.22 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 854.22 and 204.34 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 854.22 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/854.22 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 854.22 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 174,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,551.31/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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