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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.59, 855.43 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.59, 855.43 and 262.22 is: 393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.59 : 855.43 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.59/855.43 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.59x = 855.43 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.59x = 224,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,305.92/570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.12

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