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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 855.60 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 855.60 and 205.22 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 855.60 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/855.60 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 855.60 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 175,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,586.23/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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