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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.59, 932.92 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.59, 932.92 and 333.23 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.59 : 932.92 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.59/932.92 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.59x = 932.92 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.59x = 310,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,871.43/621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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