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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.22, 759.35 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.22, 759.35 and 333.99 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.22 : 759.35 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.22/759.35 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.22x = 759.35 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.22x = 253,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,613.64/506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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