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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.92, 849.57 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.92, 849.57 and 278.02 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.92 : 849.57 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.92/849.57 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.92x = 849.57 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.92x = 236,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,197.45/566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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