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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.28, 788.60 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.28, 788.60 and 333.50 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.28 : 788.60 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.28/788.60 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.28x = 788.60 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.28x = 262,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,998.10/526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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