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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 856.26 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 856.26 and 205.62 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 856.26 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/856.26 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 856.26 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 176,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,064.18/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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