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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 760.38 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 760.38 and 333.96 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 760.38 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/760.38 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 760.38 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 253,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,936.50/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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