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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.06, 855.78 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.06, 855.78 and 262.14 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.06 : 855.78 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.06/855.78 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.06x = 855.78 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.06x = 224,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,334.17/571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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