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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 852.14 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 852.14 and 293.87 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 852.14 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/852.14 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 852.14 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 250,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,414.86/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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