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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.09, 854.88 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.09, 854.88 and 261.87 is: 392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.09 : 854.88 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.09/854.88 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.09x = 854.88 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.09x = 223,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,867.43/570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.69

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