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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 848.67 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 848.67 and 277.51 is: 416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 848.67 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/848.67 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 848.67 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 235,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,514.41/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.00

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