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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 856.14 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 856.14 and 205.30 is: 308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 856.14 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/856.14 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 856.14 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 175,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,765.54/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.08

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