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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 844.25 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 844.25 and 333.20 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 844.25 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/844.25 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 844.25 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 281,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,304.10/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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