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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.53, 498.87 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.53, 498.87 and 324.68 is: 485.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.53 : 498.87 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.53/498.87 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.53x = 498.87 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.53x = 161,973.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,973.11/333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.63

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