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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 847.56 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 847.56 and 334.54 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 847.56 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/847.56 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 847.56 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 283,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,542.72/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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