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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 856.81 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 856.81 and 263.26 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 856.81 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/856.81 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 856.81 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 225,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,563.80/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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