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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.11, 850.25 and 258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.11, 850.25 and 258.81 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.11 : 850.25 = 258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.11/850.25 = 258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.11x = 850.25 × 258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.11x = 220,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,053.20/567.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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