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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.61, 500.42 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.61, 500.42 and 265.28 is: 397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.61 : 500.42 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.61/500.42 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.61x = 500.42 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.61x = 132,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,749.58/333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.92

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