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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.47, 855.02 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.47, 855.02 and 261.90 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.47 : 855.02 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.47/855.02 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.47x = 855.02 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.47x = 223,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,924.15/570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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