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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.98, 847.74 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.98, 847.74 and 333.99 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.98 : 847.74 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.98/847.74 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.98x = 847.74 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.98x = 283,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,136.68/564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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