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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.57, 855.85 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.57, 855.85 and 200.33 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.57 : 855.85 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.57/855.85 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.57x = 855.85 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.57x = 171,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,452.43/570.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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