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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 852.44 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 852.44 and 260.48 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 852.44 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/852.44 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 852.44 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 222,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,044.40/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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