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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 856.23 and 205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 856.23 and 205.63 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 856.23 = 205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/856.23 = 205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 856.23 × 205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 176,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,066.57/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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