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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.69, 855.52 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.69, 855.52 and 205.22 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.69 : 855.52 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.69/855.52 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.69x = 855.52 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.69x = 175,568.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,568.23/570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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