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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 499.38 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 499.38 and 291.48 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 499.38 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/499.38 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 499.38 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 145,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,559.28/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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