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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 846.84 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 846.84 and 276.08 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 846.84 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/846.84 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 846.84 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 233,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,795.59/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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