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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.07, 498.56 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.07, 498.56 and 283.86 is: 424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.07 : 498.56 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.07/498.56 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.07x = 498.56 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.07x = 141,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,519.82/333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.90

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