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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.99, 853.04 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.99, 853.04 and 260.62 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.99 : 853.04 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.99/853.04 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.99x = 853.04 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.99x = 222,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,318.17/568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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