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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.30, 855.80 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.30, 855.80 and 262.73 is: 393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.30 : 855.80 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.30/855.80 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.30x = 855.80 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.30x = 224,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,842.81/571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.57

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