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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.49, 499.28 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.49, 499.28 and 277.45 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.49 : 499.28 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.49/499.28 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.49x = 499.28 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.49x = 138,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,522.74/333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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