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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 791.61 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 791.61 and 333.61 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 791.61 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/791.61 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 791.61 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 264,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,089.01/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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