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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.35, 856.25 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.35, 856.25 and 262.52 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.35 : 856.25 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.35/856.25 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.35x = 856.25 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.35x = 224,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,781.35/571.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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