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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.35, 759.24 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.35, 759.24 and 333.11 is: 499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.35 : 759.24 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.35/759.24 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.35x = 759.24 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.35x = 252,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,912.33/506.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.48

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