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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.78 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.78 and 263.02 is: 394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.78 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.78 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.78 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 225,350.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,350.28/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.56

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