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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.09, 847.64 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.09, 847.64 and 276.33 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.09 : 847.64 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.09/847.64 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.09x = 847.64 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.09x = 234,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,226.69/565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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