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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.24, 848.18 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.24, 848.18 and 276.92 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.24 : 848.18 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.24/848.18 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.24x = 848.18 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.24x = 234,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,878.01/565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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