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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 846.76 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 846.76 and 276.15 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 846.76 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/846.76 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 846.76 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 233,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,832.77/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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