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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.18, 856.08 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.18, 856.08 and 262.60 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.18 : 856.08 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.18/856.08 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.18x = 856.08 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.18x = 224,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,806.61/571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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