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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.20, 846.36 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.20, 846.36 and 333.44 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.20 : 846.36 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.20/846.36 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.20x = 846.36 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.20x = 282,210.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,210.28/564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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