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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 854.30 and 261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 854.30 and 261.14 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 854.30 = 261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/854.30 = 261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 854.30 × 261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 223,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,091.90/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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