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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 854.87 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 854.87 and 204.71 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 854.87 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/854.87 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 854.87 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 174,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,995.14/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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