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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 855.49 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 855.49 and 205.03 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 855.49 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/855.49 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 855.49 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 175,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,402.78/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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