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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 847.71 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 847.71 and 330.81 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 847.71 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/847.71 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 847.71 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 280,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,430.95/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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