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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.49, 850.70 and 259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.49, 850.70 and 259.03 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.49 : 850.70 = 259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.49/850.70 = 259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.49x = 850.70 × 259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.49x = 220,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,358.53/567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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