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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.55 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.55 and 262.06 is: 392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.55 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.55 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.55 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 224,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,204.12/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.93

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