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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.97, 847.79 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.97, 847.79 and 272.78 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.97 : 847.79 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.97/847.79 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.97x = 847.79 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.97x = 231,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,258.00/564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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