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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.76, 987.36 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.76, 987.36 and 333.28 is: 500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.76 : 987.36 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.76/987.36 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.76x = 987.36 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.76x = 329,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,067.34/657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.28

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