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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 853.92 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 853.92 and 261.52 is: 391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 853.92 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/853.92 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 853.92 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 223,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,317.16/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.98

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