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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 855.04 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 855.04 and 204.80 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 855.04 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/855.04 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 855.04 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 175,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,112.19/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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