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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 856.53 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 856.53 and 262.91 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 856.53 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/856.53 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 856.53 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 225,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,190.30/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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