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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 856.56 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 856.56 and 262.80 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 856.56 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/856.56 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 856.56 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 225,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,103.97/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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