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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 849.25 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 849.25 and 292.16 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 849.25 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/849.25 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 849.25 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 248,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,116.88/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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