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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 775.17 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 775.17 and 333.72 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 775.17 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/775.17 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 775.17 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 258,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,689.73/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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