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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 854.36 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 854.36 and 204.52 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 854.36 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/854.36 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 854.36 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 174,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,733.71/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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