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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.08, 844.14 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.08, 844.14 and 332.20 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.08 : 844.14 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.08/844.14 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.08x = 844.14 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.08x = 280,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,423.31/563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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