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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 853.65 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 853.65 and 260.98 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 853.65 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/853.65 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 853.65 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 222,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,783.44/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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