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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.43, 850.71 and 293.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.43, 850.71 and 293.35 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.43 : 850.71 = 293.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.43/850.71 = 293.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.43x = 850.71 × 293.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.43x = 249,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,551.71/567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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