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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 847.20 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 847.20 and 335.32 is: 502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 847.20 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/847.20 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 847.20 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 284,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,083.10/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.94

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