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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 846.94 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 846.94 and 337 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 846.94 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/846.94 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 846.94 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 285,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,418.78/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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