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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 849.42 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 849.42 and 273.94 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 849.42 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/849.42 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 849.42 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 232,690.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,690.11/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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