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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 855.26 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 855.26 and 205.12 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 855.26 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/855.26 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 855.26 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 175,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,430.93/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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