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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.45, 855.37 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.45, 855.37 and 262.03 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.45 : 855.37 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.45/855.37 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.45x = 855.37 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.45x = 224,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,132.60/570.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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