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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 850.77 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 850.77 and 292.96 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 850.77 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/850.77 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 850.77 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 249,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,241.58/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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