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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 499.37 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 499.37 and 251.73 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 499.37 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/499.37 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 499.37 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 125,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,705.15/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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