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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 849.30 and 334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 849.30 and 334.05 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 849.30 = 334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/849.30 = 334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 849.30 × 334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 283,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,708.67/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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