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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 847.35 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 847.35 and 276.14 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 847.35 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/847.35 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 847.35 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 233,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,987.23/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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