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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 847.65 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 847.65 and 276.42 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 847.65 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/847.65 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 847.65 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 234,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,307.41/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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