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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 853.15 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 853.15 and 261.19 is: 391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 853.15 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/853.15 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 853.15 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 222,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,834.25/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.53

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