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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 847.76 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 847.76 and 272.64 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 847.76 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/847.76 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 847.76 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 231,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,133.29/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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