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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.43, 851.96 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.43, 851.96 and 259.85 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.43 : 851.96 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.43/851.96 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.43x = 851.96 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.43x = 221,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,380.51/568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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