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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 849.66 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 849.66 and 277.72 is: 416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 849.66 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/849.66 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 849.66 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 235,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,967.58/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.05

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