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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 504.36 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 504.36 and 333.72 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 504.36 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/504.36 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 504.36 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 168,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,315.02/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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