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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 787.86 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 787.86 and 333.04 is: 499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 787.86 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/787.86 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 787.86 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 262,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,388.89/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.03

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