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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 856.18 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 856.18 and 205.68 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 856.18 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/856.18 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 856.18 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 176,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,099.10/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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