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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.31, 855.55 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.31, 855.55 and 205.18 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.31 : 855.55 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.31/855.55 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.31x = 855.55 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.31x = 175,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,540.72/570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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