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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.21, 862.89 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.21, 862.89 and 204.98 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.21 : 862.89 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.21/862.89 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.21x = 862.89 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.21x = 176,870.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,870.88/575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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