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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.93, 848.76 and 273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.93, 848.76 and 273.34 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.93 : 848.76 = 273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.93/848.76 = 273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.93x = 848.76 × 273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.93x = 232,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,000.06/565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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