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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.93, 853.04 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.93, 853.04 and 260.87 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.93 : 853.04 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.93/853.04 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.93x = 853.04 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.93x = 222,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,535.33/568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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