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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 848.64 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 848.64 and 277.04 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 848.64 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/848.64 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 848.64 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 235,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,107.23/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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