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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 855.87 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 855.87 and 262.82 is: 393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 855.87 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/855.87 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 855.87 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 224,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,939.75/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.87

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