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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.89, 850.37 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.89, 850.37 and 258.80 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.89 : 850.37 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.89/850.37 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.89x = 850.37 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.89x = 220,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,070.21/566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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