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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 848.88 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 848.88 and 292.77 is: 438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 848.88 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/848.88 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 848.88 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 248,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,526.60/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.88

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