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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 853.98 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 853.98 and 261.16 is: 391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 853.98 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/853.98 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 853.98 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 223,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,025.42/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.41

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