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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.98, 857.58 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.98, 857.58 and 263.41 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.98 : 857.58 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.98/857.58 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.98x = 857.58 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.98x = 225,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,895.15/571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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