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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 850.04 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 850.04 and 293.20 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 850.04 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/850.04 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 850.04 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 249,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,231.73/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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