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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 848 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 848 and 276.80 is: 415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 848 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/848 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 848 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 234,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,726.40/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.33

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