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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.38, 1,733.16 and 333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.38, 1,733.16 and 333.67 is: 500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.38 : 1,733.16 = 333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.38/1,733.16 = 333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.38x = 1,733.16 × 333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.38x = 578,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,303.50/1,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.53

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