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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.50, 731.49 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.50, 731.49 and 333.42 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.50 : 731.49 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.50/731.49 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.50x = 731.49 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.50x = 243,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,893.40/487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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