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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.85, 851.87 and 259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.85, 851.87 and 259.81 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.85 : 851.87 = 259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.85/851.87 = 259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.85x = 851.87 × 259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.85x = 221,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,324.34/567.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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