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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 855.47 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 855.47 and 205.08 is: 307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 855.47 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/855.47 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 855.47 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 175,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,435.51/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.63

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