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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.61, 849.90 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.61, 849.90 and 292.54 is: 438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.61 : 849.90 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.61/849.90 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.61x = 849.90 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.61x = 248,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,629.75/566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.80

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