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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.85, 855.05 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.85, 855.05 and 204.68 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.85 : 855.05 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.85/855.05 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.85x = 855.05 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.85x = 175,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,006.34/569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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