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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 502.75 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 502.75 and 332.33 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 502.75 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/502.75 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 502.75 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 167,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,078.91/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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