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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.85, 850.39 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.85, 850.39 and 274.56 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.85 : 850.39 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.85/850.39 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.85x = 850.39 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.85x = 233,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,479.20/566.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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