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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.49, 852.12 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.49, 852.12 and 260.15 is: 389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.49 : 852.12 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.49/852.12 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.49x = 852.12 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.49x = 221,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,674.76/568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.94

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