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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 855.11 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 855.11 and 204.74 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 855.11 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/855.11 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 855.11 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 175,075.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,075.22/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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