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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.90, 852.66 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.90, 852.66 and 260.33 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.90 : 852.66 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.90/852.66 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.90x = 852.66 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.90x = 221,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,972.98/568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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