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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.82, 851.93 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.82, 851.93 and 294.09 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.82 : 851.93 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.82/851.93 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.82x = 851.93 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.82x = 250,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,544.83/567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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