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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.39, 849.18 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.39, 849.18 and 278.03 is: 416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.39 : 849.18 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.39/849.18 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.39x = 849.18 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.39x = 236,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,097.52/566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.85

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