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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.85, 857.43 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.85, 857.43 and 263.63 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.85 : 857.43 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.85/857.43 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.85x = 857.43 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.85x = 226,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,039.98/571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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