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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.08, 848.80 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.08, 848.80 and 292.80 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.08 : 848.80 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.08/848.80 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.08x = 848.80 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.08x = 248,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,528.24/567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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