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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 855.51 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 855.51 and 205.21 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 855.51 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/855.51 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 855.51 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 175,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,559.21/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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