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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565, 846.42 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565, 846.42 and 333.97 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565 : 846.42 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565/846.42 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565x = 846.42 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565x = 282,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,678.89/565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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