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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.17 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.17 and 294.08 is: 440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.17 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.17 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.17 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 250,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,307.08/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.75

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