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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 854.96 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 854.96 and 262.16 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 854.96 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/854.96 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 854.96 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 224,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,140.22/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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