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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 851.51 and 293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 851.51 and 293.74 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 851.51 = 293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/851.51 = 293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 851.51 × 293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 250,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,122.55/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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