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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.42, 846.92 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.42, 846.92 and 276.25 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.42 : 846.92 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.42/846.92 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.42x = 846.92 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.42x = 233,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,960.27/565.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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