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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.11, 760.06 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.11, 760.06 and 333.13 is: 500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.11 : 760.06 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.11/760.06 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.11x = 760.06 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.11x = 253,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,198.79/506.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.28

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