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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.43, 857.15 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.43, 857.15 and 263.20 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.43 : 857.15 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.43/857.15 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.43x = 857.15 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.43x = 225,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,596.28/571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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