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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 500.88 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 500.88 and 272.72 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 500.88 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/500.88 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 500.88 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 136,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,599.99/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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