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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 502.71 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 502.71 and 329.68 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 502.71 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/502.71 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 502.71 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 165,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,733.43/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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