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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 501.09 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 501.09 and 296.82 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 501.09 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/501.09 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 501.09 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 148,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,733.53/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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