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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.65, 850.16 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.65, 850.16 and 273.97 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.65 : 850.16 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.65/850.16 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.65x = 850.16 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.65x = 232,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,918.34/566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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