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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 857.62 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 857.62 and 263.53 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 857.62 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/857.62 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 857.62 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 226,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,008.60/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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