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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.49, 761.86 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.49, 761.86 and 333.61 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.49 : 761.86 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.49/761.86 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.49x = 761.86 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.49x = 254,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,164.11/507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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