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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.11, 701.17 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.11, 701.17 and 333.44 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.11 : 701.17 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.11/701.17 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.11x = 701.17 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.11x = 233,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,798.12/508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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