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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 701.35 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 701.35 and 333.56 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 701.35 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/701.35 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 701.35 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 233,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,942.31/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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