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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 856.95 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 856.95 and 262.96 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 856.95 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/856.95 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 856.95 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 225,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,343.57/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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