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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.97, 849.08 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.97, 849.08 and 335.07 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.97 : 849.08 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.97/849.08 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.97x = 849.08 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.97x = 284,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,501.24/565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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