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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 760.19 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 760.19 and 333.66 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 760.19 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/760.19 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 760.19 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 253,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,645.83/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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