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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 850.02 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 850.02 and 278.16 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 850.02 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/850.02 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 850.02 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 236,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,441.56/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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