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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.93, 743.40 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.93, 743.40 and 333.24 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.93 : 743.40 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.93/743.40 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.93x = 743.40 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.93x = 247,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,730.62/495.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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