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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.24, 849.41 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.24, 849.41 and 292.38 is: 438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.24 : 849.41 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.24/849.41 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.24x = 849.41 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.24x = 248,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,349.03/566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.60

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