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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.33, 762.54 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.33, 762.54 and 332.45 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.33 : 762.54 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.33/762.54 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.33x = 762.54 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.33x = 253,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,509.45/508.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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