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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 857.93 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 857.93 and 263.55 is: 395.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 857.93 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/857.93 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 857.93 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 226,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,107.45/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.47

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