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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 459.88 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 459.88 and 281.27 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 459.88 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/459.88 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 459.88 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 129,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,350.89/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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