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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.93, 857.14 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.93, 857.14 and 259.35 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.93 : 857.14 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.93/857.14 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.93x = 857.14 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.93x = 222,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,299.26/571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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