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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 845.84 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 845.84 and 333.42 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 845.84 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/845.84 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 845.84 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 282,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,018.31/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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