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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.78, 852.93 and 260.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.78, 852.93 and 260.83 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.78 : 852.93 = 260.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.78/852.93 = 260.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.78x = 852.93 × 260.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.78x = 222,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,469.73/568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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