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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 853.71 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 853.71 and 260.97 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 853.71 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/853.71 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 853.71 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 222,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,792.70/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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