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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.09, 847.73 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.09, 847.73 and 333.09 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.09 : 847.73 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.09/847.73 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.09x = 847.73 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.09x = 282,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,371.22/564.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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