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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 852.22 and 259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 852.22 and 259.61 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 852.22 = 259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/852.22 = 259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 852.22 × 259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 221,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,240.90/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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