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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.21, 845.75 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.21, 845.75 and 334.20 is: 500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.21 : 845.75 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.21/845.75 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.21x = 845.75 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.21x = 282,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,649.65/565.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.08

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