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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.33, 848.93 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.33, 848.93 and 274.01 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.33 : 848.93 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.33/848.93 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.33x = 848.93 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.33x = 232,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,609.69/566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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