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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.17, 851.54 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.17, 851.54 and 259.70 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.17 : 851.54 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.17/851.54 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.17x = 851.54 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.17x = 221,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,139.38/568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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