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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 856.40 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 856.40 and 263.39 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 856.40 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/856.40 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 856.40 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 225,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,567.20/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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