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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.81, 851.01 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.81, 851.01 and 259.30 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.81 : 851.01 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.81/851.01 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.81x = 851.01 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.81x = 220,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,666.98/567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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