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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.58, 850.32 and 293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.58, 850.32 and 293.38 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.58 : 850.32 = 293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.58/850.32 = 293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.58x = 850.32 × 293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.58x = 249,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,466.88/567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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