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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 499.23 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 499.23 and 278.55 is: 417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 499.23 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/499.23 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 499.23 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 139,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,060.52/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.26

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