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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.25, 701.52 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.25, 701.52 and 333.83 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.25 : 701.52 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.25/701.52 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.25x = 701.52 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.25x = 234,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,188.42/508.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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