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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 499.72 and 275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.64, 499.72 and 275.73 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.64 : 499.72 = 275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.64/499.72 = 275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.64x = 499.72 × 275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.64x = 137,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,783.92/333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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