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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.61, 848.99 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.61, 848.99 and 292.32 is: 438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.61 : 848.99 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.61/848.99 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.61x = 848.99 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.61x = 248,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,175.30/566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.00

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