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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.73, 853.05 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.73, 853.05 and 260.51 is: 390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.73 : 853.05 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.73/853.05 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.73x = 853.05 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.73x = 222,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,228.06/568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.74

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