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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 849.54 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 849.54 and 292.56 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 849.54 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/849.54 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 849.54 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 248,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,541.42/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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