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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 500.13 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 500.13 and 324.54 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 500.13 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/500.13 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 500.13 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 162,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,312.19/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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