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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.91, 854.19 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.91, 854.19 and 261.50 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.91 : 854.19 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.91/854.19 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.91x = 854.19 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.91x = 223,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,372.82/569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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