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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.64, 853.02 and 293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.64, 853.02 and 293.95 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.64 : 853.02 = 293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.64/853.02 = 293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.64x = 853.02 × 293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.64x = 250,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,745.23/567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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