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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 854.35 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 854.35 and 261.56 is: 392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 854.35 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/854.35 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 854.35 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 223,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,465.27/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.02

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