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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 855.98 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 855.98 and 262.94 is: 394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 855.98 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/855.98 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 855.98 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 225,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,071.38/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.03

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