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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 847.41 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 847.41 and 334.02 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 847.41 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/847.41 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 847.41 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 283,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,051.89/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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