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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 850.44 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 850.44 and 278.44 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 850.44 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/850.44 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 850.44 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 236,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,796.51/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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