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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 847.92 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 847.92 and 276.64 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 847.92 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/847.92 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 847.92 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 234,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,568.59/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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