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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 459.63 and 283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 459.63 and 283.49 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 459.63 = 283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/459.63 = 283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 459.63 × 283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 130,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,300.51/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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