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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.66, 851.96 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.66, 851.96 and 260.77 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.66 : 851.96 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.66/851.96 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.66x = 851.96 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.66x = 222,165.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,165.61/568.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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