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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.56, 855.92 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.56, 855.92 and 205.26 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.56 : 855.92 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.56/855.92 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.56x = 855.92 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.56x = 175,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,685.11/570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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