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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 852.46 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 852.46 and 260.31 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 852.46 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/852.46 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 852.46 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 221,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,906.41/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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