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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 933.30 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 933.30 and 333.42 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 933.30 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/933.30 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 933.30 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 311,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,180.89/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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