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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 499.22 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 499.22 and 264.52 is: 395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 499.22 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/499.22 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 499.22 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 132,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,053.67/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.87

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