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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.76, 1,076.37 and 333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.76, 1,076.37 and 333.01 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.76 : 1,076.37 = 333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.76/1,076.37 = 333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.76x = 1,076.37 × 333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.76x = 358,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,441.97/717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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