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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 692.25 and 333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 692.25 and 333.57 is: 460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 692.25 = 333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/692.25 = 333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 692.25 × 333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 230,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,913.83/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.55

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