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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 759.72 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 759.72 and 333.52 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 759.72 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/759.72 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 759.72 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 253,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,381.81/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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