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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 500.16 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 500.16 and 279.68 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 500.16 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/500.16 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 500.16 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 139,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,884.75/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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