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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.38, 847.64 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.38, 847.64 and 272.73 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.38 : 847.64 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.38/847.64 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.38x = 847.64 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.38x = 231,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,175.49/565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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