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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 849 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 849 and 292.02 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 849 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/849 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 849 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 247,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,924.98/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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