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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.77, 853.97 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.77, 853.97 and 204.35 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.77 : 853.97 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.77/853.97 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.77x = 853.97 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.77x = 174,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,503.48/569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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