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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 498.99 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 498.99 and 264.54 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 498.99 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/498.99 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 498.99 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 132,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,002.81/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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