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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.69, 848.79 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.69, 848.79 and 335.03 is: 502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.69 : 848.79 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.69/848.79 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.69x = 848.79 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.69x = 284,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,370.11/565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.70

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