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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 853.50 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 853.50 and 259.92 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 853.50 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/853.50 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 853.50 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 221,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,841.72/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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