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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.79, 850.06 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.79, 850.06 and 258.55 is: 387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.79 : 850.06 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.79/850.06 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.79x = 850.06 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.79x = 219,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,783.01/566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.77

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