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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 774.21 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 774.21 and 333.39 is: 500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 774.21 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/774.21 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 774.21 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 258,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,113.87/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.28

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