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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.50, 850.80 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.50, 850.80 and 293.63 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.50 : 850.80 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.50/850.80 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.50x = 850.80 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.50x = 249,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,820.40/567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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