Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.08, 850.83 and 292.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 567.08, 850.83 and 292.99 is: 439.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567.08 : 850.83 = 292.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567.08/850.83 = 292.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567.08x = 850.83 × 292.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567.08x = 249,284.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,284.68/567.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439.59
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