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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.73, 851.19 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.73, 851.19 and 259.42 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.73 : 851.19 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.73/851.19 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.73x = 851.19 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.73x = 220,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,815.71/567.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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