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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.43, 850.36 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.43, 850.36 and 258.53 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.43 : 850.36 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.43/850.36 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.43x = 850.36 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.43x = 219,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,840.80/567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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