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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.93, 850.59 and 278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.93, 850.59 and 278.17 is: 417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.93 : 850.59 = 278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.93/850.59 = 278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.93x = 850.59 × 278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.93x = 236,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,606.49/566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.35

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