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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 855.12 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 855.12 and 204.86 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 855.12 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/855.12 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 855.12 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 175,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,179.88/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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