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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 760.43 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 760.43 and 333.47 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 760.43 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/760.43 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 760.43 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 253,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,583.33/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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