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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.43, 847.96 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.43, 847.96 and 334.26 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.43 : 847.96 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.43/847.96 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.43x = 847.96 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.43x = 283,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,439.11/565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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