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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 855.06 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 855.06 and 261.54 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 855.06 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/855.06 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 855.06 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 223,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,632.39/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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