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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.97, 853.19 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.97, 853.19 and 260.74 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.97 : 853.19 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.97/853.19 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.97x = 853.19 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.97x = 222,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,457.32/568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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