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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.14, 858.47 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.14, 858.47 and 263.83 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.14 : 858.47 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.14/858.47 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.14x = 858.47 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.14x = 226,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,487.17/572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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