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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 851.72 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 851.72 and 259.52 is: 389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 851.72 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/851.72 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 851.72 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 221,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,034.02/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.14

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