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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.54, 854.51 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.54, 854.51 and 261.47 is: 392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.54 : 854.51 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.54/854.51 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.54x = 854.51 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.54x = 223,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,423.15/569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.29

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