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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.82, 1,376.91 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.82, 1,376.91 and 333 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.82 : 1,376.91 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.82/1,376.91 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.82x = 1,376.91 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.82x = 458,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,511.03/917.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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