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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.83, 851.10 and 293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.83, 851.10 and 293.93 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.83 : 851.10 = 293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.83/851.10 = 293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.83x = 851.10 × 293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.83x = 250,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,159.57/567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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