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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 853.07 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 853.07 and 260.75 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 853.07 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/853.07 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 853.07 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 222,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,438.83/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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