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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.81, 742.28 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.81, 742.28 and 333.20 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.81 : 742.28 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.81/742.28 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.81x = 742.28 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.81x = 247,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,322.32/495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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