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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.99, 848.58 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.99, 848.58 and 336.22 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.99 : 848.58 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.99/848.58 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.99x = 848.58 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.99x = 285,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,309.57/565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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