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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.35, 855.63 and 205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.35, 855.63 and 205.17 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.35 : 855.63 = 205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.35/855.63 = 205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.35x = 855.63 × 205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.35x = 175,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,549.61/570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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