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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.35, 758.03 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.35, 758.03 and 333.12 is: 499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.35 : 758.03 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.35/758.03 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.35x = 758.03 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.35x = 252,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,514.95/505.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.68

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