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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 853.38 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 853.38 and 261.15 is: 391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 853.38 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/853.38 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 853.38 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 222,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,860.19/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.41

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