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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 498.32 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 498.32 and 287.94 is: 430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 498.32 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/498.32 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 498.32 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 143,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,486.26/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.76

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