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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 855.88 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 855.88 and 205.28 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 855.88 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/855.88 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 855.88 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 175,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,694.62/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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