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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 852 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 852 and 259.96 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 852 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/852 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 852 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 221,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,485.92/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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