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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 502.84 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 502.84 and 329.20 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 502.84 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/502.84 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 502.84 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 165,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,534.93/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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