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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 855.92 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 855.92 and 205.97 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 855.92 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/855.92 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 855.92 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 176,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,288.53/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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