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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.28, 855.24 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.28, 855.24 and 204.98 is: 307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.28 : 855.24 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.28/855.24 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.28x = 855.24 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.28x = 175,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,307.10/570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.41

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