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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 760.23 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 760.23 and 333.81 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 760.23 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/760.23 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 760.23 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 253,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,772.38/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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