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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 856.46 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 856.46 and 263.17 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 856.46 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/856.46 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 856.46 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 225,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,390.30/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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