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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.98, 850.83 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.98, 850.83 and 293.26 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.98 : 850.83 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.98/850.83 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.98x = 850.83 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.98x = 249,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,514.41/566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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