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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.55, 850.23 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.55, 850.23 and 292.86 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.55 : 850.23 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.55/850.23 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.55x = 850.23 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.55x = 248,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,998.36/566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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