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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.58, 848.67 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.58, 848.67 and 273.44 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.58 : 848.67 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.58/848.67 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.58x = 848.67 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.58x = 232,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,060.32/565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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