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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 853.55 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 853.55 and 260.64 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 853.55 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/853.55 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 853.55 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 222,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,469.27/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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