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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 501.56 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 501.56 and 294.83 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 501.56 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/501.56 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 501.56 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 147,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,874.93/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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