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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 500.01 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 500.01 and 332.86 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 500.01 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/500.01 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 500.01 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 166,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,433.64/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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