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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.71, 851.51 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.71, 851.51 and 259.49 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.71 : 851.51 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.71/851.51 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.71x = 851.51 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.71x = 220,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,952.77/567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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