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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.03, 855.40 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.03, 855.40 and 262.45 is: 393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.03 : 855.40 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.03/855.40 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.03x = 855.40 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.03x = 224,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,498.42/571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.15

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