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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.34, 758.61 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.34, 758.61 and 333.36 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.34 : 758.61 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.34/758.61 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.34x = 758.61 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.34x = 252,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,890.23/506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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