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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.06, 846.37 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.06, 846.37 and 272.11 is: 407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.06 : 846.37 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.06/846.37 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.06x = 846.37 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.06x = 230,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,305.74/565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.58

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