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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 856.08 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 856.08 and 205.44 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 856.08 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/856.08 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 856.08 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 175,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,873.08/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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