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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.58, 744.51 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.58, 744.51 and 333.92 is: 500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.58 : 744.51 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.58/744.51 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.58x = 744.51 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.58x = 248,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,608.01/496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.64

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