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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 853.62 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 853.62 and 239.78 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 853.62 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/853.62 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 853.62 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 204,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,680.84/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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