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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.18, 853.32 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.18, 853.32 and 260.89 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.18 : 853.32 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.18/853.32 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.18x = 853.32 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.18x = 222,622.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,622.65/569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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