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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 852.57 and 260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 852.57 and 260.17 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 852.57 = 260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/852.57 = 260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 852.57 × 260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 221,811.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,811.01/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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