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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.65, 853.20 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.65, 853.20 and 260.28 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.65 : 853.20 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.65/853.20 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.65x = 853.20 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.65x = 222,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,070.90/568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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