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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 500.28 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 500.28 and 319.64 is: 479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 500.28 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/500.28 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 500.28 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 159,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,909.50/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.58

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