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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.77, 849.09 and 292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.77, 849.09 and 292.18 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.77 : 849.09 = 292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.77/849.09 = 292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.77x = 849.09 × 292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.77x = 248,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,087.12/566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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