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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.40, 846.38 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.40, 846.38 and 333.34 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.40 : 846.38 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.40/846.38 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.40x = 846.38 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.40x = 282,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,132.31/564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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