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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 849.96 and 274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 849.96 and 274.09 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 849.96 = 274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/849.96 = 274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 849.96 × 274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 232,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,965.54/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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