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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.65, 854.70 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.65, 854.70 and 261.28 is: 392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.65 : 854.70 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.65/854.70 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.65x = 854.70 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.65x = 223,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,316.02/569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.02

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