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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.63, 849.44 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.63, 849.44 and 273.97 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.63 : 849.44 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.63/849.44 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.63x = 849.44 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.63x = 232,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,716.50/566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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