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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.55, 849.78 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.55, 849.78 and 274.07 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.55 : 849.78 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.55/849.78 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.55x = 849.78 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.55x = 232,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,901.33/566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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