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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.50, 851.97 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.50, 851.97 and 259.98 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.50 : 851.97 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.50/851.97 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.50x = 851.97 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.50x = 221,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,495.16/568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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