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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 852.55 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 852.55 and 260.22 is: 390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 852.55 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/852.55 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 852.55 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 221,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,850.56/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.28

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