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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.30, 848.84 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.30, 848.84 and 277.13 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.30 : 848.84 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.30/848.84 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.30x = 848.84 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.30x = 235,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,233.40/566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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