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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 850.04 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 850.04 and 274.13 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 850.04 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/850.04 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 850.04 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 233,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,021.47/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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