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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 855.93 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 855.93 and 205.29 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 855.93 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/855.93 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 855.93 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 175,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,713.87/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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