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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 499.07 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 499.07 and 288.44 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 499.07 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/499.07 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 499.07 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 143,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,949.98/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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