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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 852.84 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 852.84 and 260.56 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 852.84 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/852.84 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 852.84 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 222,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,215.99/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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