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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.86, 851.72 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.86, 851.72 and 259.71 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.86 : 851.72 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.86/851.72 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.86x = 851.72 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.86x = 221,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,195.71/567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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