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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.83, 850.53 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.83, 850.53 and 293.69 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.83 : 850.53 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.83/850.53 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.83x = 850.53 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.83x = 249,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,792.16/567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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