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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.85, 793.19 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.85, 793.19 and 333.25 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.85 : 793.19 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.85/793.19 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.85x = 793.19 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.85x = 264,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,330.57/528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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