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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.20, 851.28 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.20, 851.28 and 293.48 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.20 : 851.28 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.20/851.28 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.20x = 851.28 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.20x = 249,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,833.65/567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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