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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 788.40 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 788.40 and 333.12 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 788.40 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/788.40 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 788.40 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 262,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,631.81/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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