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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.82, 852 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.82, 852 and 293.86 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.82 : 852 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.82/852 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.82x = 852 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.82x = 250,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,368.72/567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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