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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.78, 851.43 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.78, 851.43 and 259.83 is: 389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.78 : 851.43 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.78/851.43 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.78x = 851.43 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.78x = 221,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,227.06/567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.64

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