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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 848.07 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 848.07 and 334.14 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 848.07 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/848.07 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 848.07 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 283,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,375.70/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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