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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 856.78 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 856.78 and 205.74 is: 308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 856.78 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/856.78 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 856.78 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 176,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,273.92/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.75

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