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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 504.74 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 504.74 and 333.32 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 504.74 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/504.74 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 504.74 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 168,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,238.25/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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