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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 852.71 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 852.71 and 260.54 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 852.71 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/852.71 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 852.71 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 222,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,165.06/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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