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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.69, 501.48 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.69, 501.48 and 325.50 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.69 : 501.48 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.69/501.48 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.69x = 501.48 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.69x = 163,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,231.74/333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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