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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 855.12 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 855.12 and 205.08 is: 307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 855.12 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/855.12 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 855.12 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 175,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,368.01/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.63

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