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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 459.95 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 459.95 and 283.74 is: 391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 459.95 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/459.95 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 459.95 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 130,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,507.40/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.51

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