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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 850.80 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 850.80 and 293.34 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 850.80 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/850.80 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 850.80 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 249,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,573.67/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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