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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 850.23 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 850.23 and 293.37 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 850.23 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/850.23 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 850.23 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 249,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,428.79/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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