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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.20, 853.26 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.20, 853.26 and 260.92 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.20 : 853.26 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.20/853.26 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.20x = 853.26 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.20x = 222,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,632.60/569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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