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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 852.05 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 852.05 and 259.84 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 852.05 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/852.05 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 852.05 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 221,396.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,396.67/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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