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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.79, 851.56 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.79, 851.56 and 259.55 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.79 : 851.56 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.79/851.56 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.79x = 851.56 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.79x = 221,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,022.40/567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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