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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.54, 745.76 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.54, 745.76 and 333.11 is: 499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.54 : 745.76 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.54/745.76 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.54x = 745.76 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.54x = 248,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,420.94/497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.30

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