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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.60, 849.78 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.60, 849.78 and 274.10 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.60 : 849.78 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.60/849.78 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.60x = 849.78 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.60x = 232,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,924.70/566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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