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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 852.99 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 852.99 and 260.23 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 852.99 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/852.99 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 852.99 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 221,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,973.59/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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