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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.41, 847.04 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.41, 847.04 and 275.97 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.41 : 847.04 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.41/847.04 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.41x = 847.04 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.41x = 233,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,756.25/565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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