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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 855.43 and 205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 855.43 and 205.09 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 855.43 = 205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/855.43 = 205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 855.43 × 205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 175,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,437.49/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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