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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 855.52 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 855.52 and 262.23 is: 393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 855.52 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/855.52 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 855.52 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 224,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,342.35/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.03

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