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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.57, 844.56 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.57, 844.56 and 332.51 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.57 : 844.56 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.57/844.56 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.57x = 844.56 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.57x = 280,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,824.65/563.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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