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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 855.73 and 205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 855.73 and 205.33 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 855.73 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/855.73 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 855.73 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 175,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,704.39/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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