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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 850.02 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 850.02 and 278.20 is: 417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 850.02 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/850.02 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 850.02 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 236,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,475.56/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.30

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