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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.34, 774.22 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.34, 774.22 and 333.08 is: 500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.34 : 774.22 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.34/774.22 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.34x = 774.22 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.34x = 257,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,877.20/515.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.40

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