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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.03, 847.62 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.03, 847.62 and 334.18 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.03 : 847.62 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.03/847.62 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.03x = 847.62 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.03x = 283,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,258.71/565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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