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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.55, 848.33 and 501.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.55, 848.33 and 501.34 is: 752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.55 : 848.33 = 501.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.55/848.33 = 501.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.55x = 848.33 × 501.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.55x = 425,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,297.52/565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.01

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