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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 460.60 and 284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 460.60 and 284.69 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 460.60 = 284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/460.60 = 284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 460.60 × 284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 131,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,125.20/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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