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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 847.52 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 847.52 and 276.38 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 847.52 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/847.52 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 847.52 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 234,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,237.58/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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