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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.87, 857.88 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.87, 857.88 and 263.68 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.87 : 857.88 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.87/857.88 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.87x = 857.88 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.87x = 226,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,205.80/571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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