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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.85, 854.55 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.85, 854.55 and 261.63 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.85 : 854.55 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.85/854.55 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.85x = 854.55 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.85x = 223,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,575.92/569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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