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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 503.51 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 503.51 and 332.83 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 503.51 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/503.51 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 503.51 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 167,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,583.23/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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