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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.55, 848.15 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.55, 848.15 and 334.38 is: 501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.55 : 848.15 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.55/848.15 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.55x = 848.15 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.55x = 283,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,604.40/565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.47

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