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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.18, 856.26 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.18, 856.26 and 263.08 is: 394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.18 : 856.26 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.18/856.26 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.18x = 856.26 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.18x = 225,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,264.88/571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.39

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