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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 774.24 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 774.24 and 333.91 is: 499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 774.24 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/774.24 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 774.24 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 258,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,526.48/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.98

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