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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 847.14 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 847.14 and 334.42 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 847.14 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/847.14 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 847.14 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 283,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,300.56/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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