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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.25, 855.44 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.25, 855.44 and 205.01 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.25 : 855.44 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.25/855.44 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.25x = 855.44 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.25x = 175,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,368.45/570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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