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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017, 1,525.50 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017, 1,525.50 and 333 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017 : 1,525.50 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017/1,525.50 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017x = 1,525.50 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017x = 507,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,991.50/1,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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