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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 847.66 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 847.66 and 276.75 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 847.66 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/847.66 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 847.66 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 234,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,589.91/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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