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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 701.20 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 701.20 and 333.68 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 701.20 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/701.20 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 701.20 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 233,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,976.42/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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