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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 499.92 and 261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 499.92 and 261.46 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 499.92 = 261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/499.92 = 261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 499.92 × 261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 130,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,709.08/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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