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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.49, 501 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.49, 501 and 315.04 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.49 : 501 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.49/501 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.49x = 501 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.49x = 157,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,835.04/333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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