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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.59, 843.84 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.59, 843.84 and 330.75 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.59 : 843.84 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.59/843.84 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.59x = 843.84 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.59x = 279,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,100.08/562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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