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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.71, 856.15 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.71, 856.15 and 205.61 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.71 : 856.15 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.71/856.15 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.71x = 856.15 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.71x = 176,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,028.21/570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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