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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 459.71 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 459.71 and 283.96 is: 391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 459.71 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/459.71 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 459.71 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 130,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,539.25/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.89

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