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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 499.43 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 499.43 and 323.79 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 499.43 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/499.43 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 499.43 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 161,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,710.44/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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