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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.15, 850.04 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.15, 850.04 and 258.58 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.15 : 850.04 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.15/850.04 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.15x = 850.04 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.15x = 219,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,803.34/567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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