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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 850.77 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 850.77 and 259.02 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 850.77 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/850.77 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 850.77 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 220,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,365.15/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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