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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.55, 855.79 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.55, 855.79 and 205.24 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.55 : 855.79 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.55/855.79 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.55x = 855.79 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.55x = 175,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,642.34/570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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