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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 498 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 498 and 290.27 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 498 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/498 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 498 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 144,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,554.46/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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