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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.69, 850.92 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.69, 850.92 and 259.08 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.69 : 850.92 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.69/850.92 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.69x = 850.92 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.69x = 220,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,456.35/567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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