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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.47, 852.44 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.47, 852.44 and 260.23 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.47 : 852.44 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.47/852.44 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.47x = 852.44 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.47x = 221,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,830.46/568.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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