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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 849.54 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 849.54 and 277.64 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 849.54 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/849.54 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 849.54 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 235,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,866.29/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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