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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.61, 855.71 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.61, 855.71 and 205.30 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.61 : 855.71 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.61/855.71 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.61x = 855.71 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.61x = 175,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,671.96/570.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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