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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.37, 848.76 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.37, 848.76 and 274.05 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.37 : 848.76 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.37/848.76 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.37x = 848.76 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.37x = 232,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,602.68/566.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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