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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.73, 857.86 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.73, 857.86 and 263.49 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.73 : 857.86 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.73/857.86 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.73x = 857.86 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.73x = 226,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,033.66/571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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