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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.60, 853.10 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.60, 853.10 and 260.53 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.60 : 853.10 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.60/853.10 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.60x = 853.10 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.60x = 222,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,255.68/568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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