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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 856.38 and 205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 856.38 and 205.59 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 856.38 = 205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/856.38 = 205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 856.38 × 205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 176,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,061.75/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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