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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 852.78 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 852.78 and 260.94 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 852.78 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/852.78 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 852.78 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 222,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,524.41/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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