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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.45, 849.92 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.45, 849.92 and 293.81 is: 440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.45 : 849.92 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.45/849.92 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.45x = 849.92 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.45x = 249,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,709.28/567.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.06

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