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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 851.27 and 259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 851.27 and 259.43 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 851.27 = 259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/851.27 = 259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 851.27 × 259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 220,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,839.42/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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