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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 845.86 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 845.86 and 333.45 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 845.86 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/845.86 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 845.86 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 282,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,052.02/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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