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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 731.82 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 731.82 and 333.68 is: 500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 731.82 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/731.82 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 731.82 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 244,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,193.70/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.25

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