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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 851.13 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 851.13 and 259.74 is: 389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 851.13 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/851.13 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 851.13 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 221,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,072.51/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.28

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