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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 759 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 759 and 333.33 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 759 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/759 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 759 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 252,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,997.47/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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