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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.03, 855.18 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.03, 855.18 and 204.90 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.03 : 855.18 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.03/855.18 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.03x = 855.18 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.03x = 175,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,226.38/570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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