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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 848.23 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 848.23 and 277.68 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 848.23 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/848.23 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 848.23 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 235,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,536.51/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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