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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.09, 851.88 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.09, 851.88 and 259.87 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.09 : 851.88 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.09/851.88 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.09x = 851.88 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.09x = 221,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,378.06/568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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