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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.89, 762.20 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.89, 762.20 and 333.44 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.89 : 762.20 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.89/762.20 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.89x = 762.20 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.89x = 254,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,147.97/508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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