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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.90, 848.51 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.90, 848.51 and 335.05 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.90 : 848.51 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.90/848.51 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.90x = 848.51 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.90x = 284,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,287.36/565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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