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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 500.67 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 500.67 and 311.58 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 500.67 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/500.67 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 500.67 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 155,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,998.76/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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