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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 856.15 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 856.15 and 262.66 is: 393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 856.15 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/856.15 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 856.15 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 224,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,876.36/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.67

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