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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 849.72 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 849.72 and 274.16 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 849.72 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/849.72 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 849.72 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 232,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,959.24/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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