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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 500.13 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 500.13 and 261.18 is: 391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 500.13 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/500.13 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 500.13 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 130,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,623.95/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.77

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