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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.66, 855.94 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.66, 855.94 and 205.44 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.66 : 855.94 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.66/855.94 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.66x = 855.94 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.66x = 175,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,844.31/570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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