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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.64, 933.18 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.64, 933.18 and 333.64 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.64 : 933.18 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.64/933.18 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.64x = 933.18 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.64x = 311,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,346.18/621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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