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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.53, 848.35 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.53, 848.35 and 273.36 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.53 : 848.35 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.53/848.35 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.53x = 848.35 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.53x = 231,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,908.48/565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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