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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 856.31 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 856.31 and 262.50 is: 393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 856.31 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/856.31 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 856.31 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 224,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,780.06/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.76

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