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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 855.48 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 855.48 and 262.26 is: 393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 855.48 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/855.48 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 855.48 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 224,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,358.18/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.49

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