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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 855.71 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 855.71 and 205.27 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 855.71 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/855.71 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 855.71 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 175,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,649.20/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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