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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.07, 855.18 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.07, 855.18 and 204.81 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.07 : 855.18 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.07/855.18 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.07x = 855.18 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.07x = 175,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,149.42/570.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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