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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 496.58 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 496.58 and 331.92 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 496.58 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/496.58 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 496.58 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 164,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,823.17/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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