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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 855.23 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 855.23 and 204.99 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 855.23 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/855.23 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 855.23 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 175,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,312.57/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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