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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 855.62 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 855.62 and 205.36 is: 307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 855.62 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/855.62 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 855.62 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 175,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,710.12/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.93

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