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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 854.29 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 854.29 and 261.32 is: 391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 854.29 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/854.29 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 854.29 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 223,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,243.06/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.82

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