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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 851.02 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 851.02 and 259.11 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 851.02 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/851.02 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 851.02 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 220,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,506.50/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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