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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.20, 852.99 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.20, 852.99 and 260.95 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.20 : 852.99 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.20/852.99 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.20x = 852.99 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.20x = 222,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,583.48/569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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