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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.60, 731.36 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.60, 731.36 and 333.14 is: 499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.60 : 731.36 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.60/731.36 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.60x = 731.36 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.60x = 243,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,642.45/487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.68

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