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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 855.82 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 855.82 and 262.34 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 855.82 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/855.82 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 855.82 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 224,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,517.96/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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