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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.90, 855.21 and 262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.90, 855.21 and 262.33 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.90 : 855.21 = 262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.90/855.21 = 262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.90x = 855.21 × 262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.90x = 224,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,344.12/570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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