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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.03, 850.30 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.03, 850.30 and 259.08 is: 388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.03 : 850.30 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.03/850.30 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.03x = 850.30 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.03x = 220,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,295.72/567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.51

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