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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 851.16 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 851.16 and 259.33 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 851.16 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/851.16 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 851.16 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 220,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,731.32/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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