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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.59, 847.74 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.59, 847.74 and 272.66 is: 408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.59 : 847.74 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.59/847.74 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.59x = 847.74 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.59x = 231,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,140.55/565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.67

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