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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 855.16 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 855.16 and 204.64 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 855.16 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/855.16 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 855.16 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 174,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,995.67/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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