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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 501.20 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 501.20 and 269.18 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 501.20 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/501.20 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 501.20 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 134,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,911.18/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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