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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.51, 507.93 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.51, 507.93 and 333.05 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.51 : 507.93 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.51/507.93 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.51x = 507.93 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.51x = 169,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,164.42/338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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