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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 499.21 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 499.21 and 274.86 is: 411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 499.21 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/499.21 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 499.21 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 137,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,208.99/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.68

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