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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.67, 856.40 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.67, 856.40 and 205.49 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.67 : 856.40 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.67/856.40 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.67x = 856.40 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.67x = 175,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,981.64/570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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