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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 853.44 and 261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 853.44 and 261.46 is: 391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 853.44 = 261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/853.44 = 261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 853.44 × 261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 223,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,140.42/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.86

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