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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.94, 858.18 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.94, 858.18 and 263.89 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.94 : 858.18 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.94/858.18 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.94x = 858.18 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.94x = 226,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,465.70/571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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