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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 854.04 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 854.04 and 261.08 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 854.04 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/854.04 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 854.04 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 222,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,972.76/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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