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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 497.96 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 497.96 and 287.43 is: 429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 497.96 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/497.96 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 497.96 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 143,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,127.21/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.04

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