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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 857.13 and 263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 857.13 and 263.37 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 857.13 = 263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/857.13 = 263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 857.13 × 263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 225,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,742.33/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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