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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 848.02 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 848.02 and 276.58 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 848.02 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/848.02 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 848.02 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 234,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,541.87/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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