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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 849.96 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 849.96 and 292.68 is: 438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 849.96 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/849.96 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 849.96 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 248,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,766.29/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.62

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