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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 854.48 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 854.48 and 262.12 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 854.48 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/854.48 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 854.48 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 223,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,976.30/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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