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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 853.06 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 853.06 and 261.03 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 853.06 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/853.06 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 853.06 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 222,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,674.12/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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