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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.14, 850.37 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.14, 850.37 and 259.16 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.14 : 850.37 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.14/850.37 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.14x = 850.37 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.14x = 220,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,376.34/567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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