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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 855.23 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 855.23 and 204.91 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 855.23 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/855.23 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 855.23 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 175,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,243.55/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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