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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.19, 848.04 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.19, 848.04 and 334.53 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.19 : 848.04 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.19/848.04 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.19x = 848.04 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.19x = 283,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,694.82/565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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