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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 847.14 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 847.14 and 276 is: 414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 847.14 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/847.14 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 847.14 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 233,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,810.64/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.14

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