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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.45, 848.58 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.45, 848.58 and 334.20 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.45 : 848.58 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.45/848.58 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.45x = 848.58 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.45x = 283,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,595.44/565.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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