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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 850.80 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 850.80 and 293.72 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 850.80 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/850.80 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 850.80 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 249,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,896.98/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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