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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 850.23 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 850.23 and 293.22 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 850.23 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/850.23 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 850.23 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 249,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,304.44/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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