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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.77, 847.56 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.77, 847.56 and 334.77 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.77 : 847.56 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.77/847.56 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.77x = 847.56 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.77x = 283,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,737.66/565.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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