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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 731.67 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 731.67 and 333.78 is: 500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 731.67 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/731.67 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 731.67 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 244,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,216.81/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.10

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