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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.25, 498.76 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.25, 498.76 and 290.05 is: 434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.25 : 498.76 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.25/498.76 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.25x = 498.76 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.25x = 144,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,663.37/333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.10

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