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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 849.60 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 849.60 and 335.88 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 849.60 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/849.60 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 849.60 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 285,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,363.65/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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