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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 850.61 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 850.61 and 289.19 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 850.61 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/850.61 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 850.61 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 245,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,984.33/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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