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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 848.10 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 848.10 and 276.50 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 848.10 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/848.10 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 848.10 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 234,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,499.65/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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