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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.34, 850.28 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.34, 850.28 and 292.62 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.34 : 850.28 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.34/850.28 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.34x = 850.28 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.34x = 248,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,808.93/566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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