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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.36, 846.72 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.36, 846.72 and 333.20 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.36 : 846.72 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.36/846.72 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.36x = 846.72 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.36x = 282,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,127.10/564.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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