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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 499.85 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 499.85 and 318.05 is: 476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 499.85 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/499.85 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 499.85 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 158,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,973.20/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.62

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