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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.99, 850.55 and 278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.99, 850.55 and 278.36 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.99 : 850.55 = 278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.99/850.55 = 278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.99x = 850.55 × 278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.99x = 236,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,753.45/566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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