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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.70, 853.07 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.70, 853.07 and 260.72 is: 391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.70 : 853.07 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.70/853.07 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.70x = 853.07 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.70x = 222,412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,412.41/568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.09

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