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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 759.63 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 759.63 and 333.30 is: 499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 759.63 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/759.63 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 759.63 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 253,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,184.68/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.44

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