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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.76, 851.69 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.76, 851.69 and 259.76 is: 389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.76 : 851.69 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.76/851.69 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.76x = 851.69 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.76x = 221,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,232.25/567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.66

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