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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 742.14 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 742.14 and 333.20 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 742.14 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/742.14 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 742.14 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 247,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,281.05/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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