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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.35, 851.06 and 293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.35, 851.06 and 293.98 is: 440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.35 : 851.06 = 293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.35/851.06 = 293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.35x = 851.06 × 293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.35x = 250,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,194.62/567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.99

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