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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 459.52 and 289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 459.52 and 289.45 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 459.52 = 289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/459.52 = 289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 459.52 × 289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 133,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,008.06/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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