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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.55, 851.73 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.55, 851.73 and 293.86 is: 441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.55 : 851.73 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.55/851.73 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.55x = 851.73 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.55x = 250,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,289.38/567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.00

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