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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 849.98 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 849.98 and 278 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 849.98 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/849.98 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 849.98 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 236,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,294.44/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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