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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 853.17 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 853.17 and 260.37 is: 390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 853.17 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/853.17 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 853.17 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 222,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,139.87/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.62

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