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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 848.72 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 848.72 and 334.76 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 848.72 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/848.72 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 848.72 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 284,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,111.59/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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