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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 851.49 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 851.49 and 278.22 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 851.49 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/851.49 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 851.49 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 236,901.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,901.55/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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