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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 501.11 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 501.11 and 322.65 is: 484.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 501.11 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/501.11 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 501.11 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 161,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,684.62/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.68

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