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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.32 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.32 and 252 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.32 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.32 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.32 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 125,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,828.64/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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