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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.60, 846.78 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.60, 846.78 and 272.10 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.60 : 846.78 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.60/846.78 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.60x = 846.78 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.60x = 230,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,408.84/564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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