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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 850.53 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 850.53 and 292.89 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 850.53 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/850.53 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 850.53 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 249,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,111.73/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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