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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.42, 854.70 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.42, 854.70 and 261.90 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.42 : 854.70 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.42/854.70 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.42x = 854.70 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.42x = 223,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,845.93/570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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