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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 854.67 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 854.67 and 262.25 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 854.67 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/854.67 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 854.67 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 224,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,135.65/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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