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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 857.16 and 263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 857.16 and 263.21 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 857.16 = 263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/857.16 = 263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 857.16 × 263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 225,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,608.80/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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