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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.11, 857 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.11, 857 and 262.95 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.11 : 857 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.11/857 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.11x = 857 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.11x = 225,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,348.15/571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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