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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 856.84 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 856.84 and 262.92 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 856.84 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/856.84 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 856.84 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 225,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,280.37/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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