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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 499.82 and 298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 499.82 and 298.60 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 499.82 = 298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/499.82 = 298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 499.82 × 298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 149,243.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,243.51/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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