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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.42, 850.86 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.42, 850.86 and 259.08 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.42 : 850.86 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.42/850.86 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.42x = 850.86 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.42x = 220,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,440.81/567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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