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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 502.63 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 502.63 and 331.14 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 502.63 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/502.63 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 502.63 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 166,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,440.90/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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