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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.06, 850.45 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.06, 850.45 and 258.58 is: 387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.06 : 850.45 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.06/850.45 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.06x = 850.45 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.06x = 219,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,909.36/567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.81

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