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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.58, 855.88 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.58, 855.88 and 205.37 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.58 : 855.88 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.58/855.88 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.58x = 855.88 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.58x = 175,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,772.08/570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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