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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.19, 846.06 and 333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.19, 846.06 and 333.55 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.19 : 846.06 = 333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.19/846.06 = 333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.19x = 846.06 × 333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.19x = 282,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,199.08/564.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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