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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.61, 731.27 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.61, 731.27 and 333.51 is: 500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.61 : 731.27 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.61/731.27 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.61x = 731.27 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.61x = 243,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,884.19/487.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.17

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