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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 847.80 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 847.80 and 276.96 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 847.80 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/847.80 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 847.80 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 234,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,806.69/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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