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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.99, 850.73 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.99, 850.73 and 293.28 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.99 : 850.73 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.99/850.73 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.99x = 850.73 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.99x = 249,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,499.91/566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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