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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.56, 852.03 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.56, 852.03 and 259.65 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.56 : 852.03 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.56/852.03 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.56x = 852.03 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.56x = 221,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,229.59/568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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