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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 855 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 855 and 266 is: 399

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 855 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/855 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 855 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 227,430
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,430/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399

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