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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 852.48 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 852.48 and 260.16 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 852.48 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/852.48 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 852.48 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 221,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,781.20/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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