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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 499.68 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 499.68 and 296.74 is: 444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 499.68 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/499.68 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 499.68 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 148,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,275.04/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.74

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