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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 938.16 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 938.16 and 333.28 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 938.16 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/938.16 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 938.16 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 312,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,669.96/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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