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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.36, 852.19 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.36, 852.19 and 259.92 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.36 : 852.19 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.36/852.19 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.36x = 852.19 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.36x = 221,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,501.22/568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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