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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 855.99 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 855.99 and 262.59 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 855.99 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/855.99 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 855.99 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 224,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,774.41/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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