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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 856.31 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 856.31 and 262.88 is: 394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 856.31 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/856.31 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 856.31 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 225,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,101.18/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.16

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