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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.58, 855.92 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.58, 855.92 and 200.32 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.58 : 855.92 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.58/855.92 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.58x = 855.92 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.58x = 171,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,457.89/570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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