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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 499.88 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 499.88 and 287.80 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 499.88 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/499.88 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 499.88 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 143,864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,864.93/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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