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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.14 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.14 and 259.72 is: 389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.14 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.14 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.14 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 221,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,058.08/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.24

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