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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.53, 848.42 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.53, 848.42 and 272.96 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.53 : 848.42 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.53/848.42 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.53x = 848.42 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.53x = 231,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,584.72/565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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