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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.05, 847.17 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.05, 847.17 and 272.40 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.05 : 847.17 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.05/847.17 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.05x = 847.17 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.05x = 230,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,769.11/565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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