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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.64 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.64 and 327.87 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.64 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.64 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.64 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 163,815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,815.33/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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