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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 497.98 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 497.98 and 298.76 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 497.98 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/497.98 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 497.98 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 148,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,776.50/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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