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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 853.70 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 853.70 and 261.20 is: 391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 853.70 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/853.70 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 853.70 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 222,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,986.44/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.51

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