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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.34 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.34 and 259.64 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.34 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.34 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.34 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 221,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,041.92/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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