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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 847.98 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 847.98 and 334.29 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 847.98 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/847.98 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 847.98 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 283,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,471.23/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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