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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.24, 849.04 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.24, 849.04 and 277.60 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.24 : 849.04 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.24/849.04 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.24x = 849.04 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.24x = 235,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,693.50/566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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