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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.58, 855.95 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.58, 855.95 and 205.47 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.58 : 855.95 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.58/855.95 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.58x = 855.95 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.58x = 175,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,872.05/570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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