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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.52, 850.16 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.52, 850.16 and 277.96 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.52 : 850.16 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.52/850.16 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.52x = 850.16 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.52x = 236,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,310.47/566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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