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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.68, 848.54 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.68, 848.54 and 277.11 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.68 : 848.54 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.68/848.54 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.68x = 848.54 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.68x = 235,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,138.92/565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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