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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 459.77 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 459.77 and 313.73 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 459.77 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/459.77 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 459.77 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 144,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,239.77/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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