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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.34, 849.11 and 292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.34, 849.11 and 292.63 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.34 : 849.11 = 292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.34/849.11 = 292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.34x = 849.11 × 292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.34x = 248,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,472.16/566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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