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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 854.38 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 854.38 and 261.52 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 854.38 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/854.38 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 854.38 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 223,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,437.46/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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