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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 499.92 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 499.92 and 187.32 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 499.92 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/499.92 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 499.92 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 93,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,645.01/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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