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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.19, 849.41 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.19, 849.41 and 273.90 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.19 : 849.41 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.19/849.41 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.19x = 849.41 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.19x = 232,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,652.03/566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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