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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 792.17 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 792.17 and 333.14 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 792.17 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/792.17 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 792.17 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 263,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,901.85/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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