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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 743.20 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 743.20 and 333.06 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 743.20 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/743.20 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 743.20 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 247,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,530.19/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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