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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 846.36 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 846.36 and 333.54 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 846.36 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/846.36 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 846.36 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 282,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,294.91/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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