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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 499.93 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 499.93 and 315.52 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 499.93 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/499.93 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 499.93 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 157,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,739.50/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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