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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 500.31 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 500.31 and 264.69 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 500.31 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/500.31 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 500.31 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 132,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,427.05/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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