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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 499.02 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 499.02 and 267.76 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 499.02 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/499.02 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 499.02 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 133,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,617.60/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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