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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.42 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.42 and 204.52 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.42 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.42 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.42 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 174,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,745.98/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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