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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.42, 852.54 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.42, 852.54 and 260.08 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.42 : 852.54 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.42/852.54 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.42x = 852.54 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.42x = 221,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,728.60/568.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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