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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.54, 848.99 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.54, 848.99 and 278.18 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.54 : 848.99 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.54/848.99 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.54x = 848.99 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.54x = 236,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,166.40/566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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