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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 500.64 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 500.64 and 332.02 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 500.64 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/500.64 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 500.64 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 166,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,222.49/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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