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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.42 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.42 and 204.53 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.42 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.42 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.42 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 174,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,749.23/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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