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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 855.48 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 855.48 and 205.14 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 855.48 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/855.48 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 855.48 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 175,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,493.17/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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