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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 856.36 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 856.36 and 262.80 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 856.36 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/856.36 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 856.36 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 225,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,051.41/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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