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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.55, 856.62 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.55, 856.62 and 262.97 is: 394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.55 : 856.62 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.55/856.62 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.55x = 856.62 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.55x = 225,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,261.08/571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.13

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