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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 849.48 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 849.48 and 273.98 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 849.48 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/849.48 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 849.48 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 232,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,740.53/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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