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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.85, 851.06 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.85, 851.06 and 293.13 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.85 : 851.06 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.85/851.06 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.85x = 851.06 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.85x = 249,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,469.75/566.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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