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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.77, 850.59 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.77, 850.59 and 293.18 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.77 : 850.59 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.77/850.59 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.77x = 850.59 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.77x = 249,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,375.98/567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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