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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.93, 850.53 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.93, 850.53 and 258.87 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.93 : 850.53 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.93/850.53 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.93x = 850.53 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.93x = 220,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,176.70/566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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