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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,356.27 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,356.27 and 333.75 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,356.27 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,356.27 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,356.27 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 452,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,655.11/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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