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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.29, 847.71 and 334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.29, 847.71 and 334.67 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.29 : 847.71 = 334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.29/847.71 = 334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.29x = 847.71 × 334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.29x = 283,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,698.87/565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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