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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 847.92 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 847.92 and 283.76 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 847.92 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/847.92 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 847.92 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 240,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,605.78/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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