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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.13, 848.76 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.13, 848.76 and 273.48 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.13 : 848.76 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.13/848.76 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.13x = 848.76 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.13x = 232,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,118.88/566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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