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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 857.68 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 857.68 and 263.68 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 857.68 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/857.68 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 857.68 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 226,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,153.06/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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