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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 851.28 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 851.28 and 293.39 is: 439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 851.28 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/851.28 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 851.28 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 249,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,757.04/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.78

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