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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 855.54 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 855.54 and 205.40 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 855.54 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/855.54 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 855.54 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 175,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,727.92/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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