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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 850.20 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 850.20 and 293.42 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 850.20 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/850.20 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 850.20 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 249,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,465.68/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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